How much does mediation cost and what is the saving if we use mediation instead of court?
This is one of the questions we are asked the most. Family mediation is about 1/5 to 1/10 of the cost of a first hearing, 1/10 to 1/20 of the cost of a second hearing and 1/20 to 1/30 plus (in some circumstances) of the cost of a final hearing. A mediator cannot give […]
Family Mediation Voucher Scheme
The Family Mediation Voucher Scheme was launched in March 2021 by the Ministry of Justice as a way of providing incentive to couples to work out arrangements themselves and avoid going to court. This was in the context of court backlogs caused partly by the pandemic. The scheme was originally administered by the Family Mediation […]
Child Arrangements for Separated Parents over the Christmas Holidays
Have you been putting off the discussion about Christmas arrangements or wondering where to start? Many children look forward to the Christmas holidays with no school, homework, or early mornings. But for separated parents, even those who successfully co-parent and have child arrangements that work well throughout the year, there can be difficulties when […]